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Bakers Salary in Washington
Bakers in Washington earn a median $46,140 a year, 24% above the U.S. median.
- Median in WA
- $46,140 a year
- U.S. median
- $37,160 a year
- Employment
- 6,270
- Location quotient
- 1.16
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Washington
- Median (50%)
- $46,140 · $22.18 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $46,720 · $22.46 an hour (estimate error ±1.6%)
- 10th percentile
- $36,390 · $17.50 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $38,890 · $18.70 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $51,420 · $24.72 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $60,670 · $29.17 an hour
- Employment
- 6,270 (estimate error ±8.7%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 1.76
- Location quotient
- 1.16 (1.00 = national share)
Bakers pay by metro area in Washington
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $48,180 | 3,560 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $46,960 | 180 |
| Bellingham, WA | $45,210 | 240 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $44,220 | 110 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $43,850 | 140 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $43,440 | 2,520 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $42,770 | 490 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $41,510 | 60 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $40,960 | 220 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $40,380 | 350 |
| Yakima, WA | $40,020 | 200 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $39,470 | 100 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $38,920 | 240 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $36,780 | 30 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $34,650 | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do bakers make in Washington?
- The median wage for bakers in Washington is $46,140 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 6,270 jobs in the state.
- Where in Washington do bakers earn the most?
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $48,180 a year.